What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Aide III - Special Events position at City of Lacey?
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Reporting to the Recreation Coordinator, the Special Events Recreation Aide III will assist the Special Event Staff in providing support. For community festivals including but limited to: Lacey Cultural Celebration, Lacey Spring Fun Fair, and July 3rd Fireworks Spectacular, plus the Summer Entertainment Series, Children’s Day, Breakfast with Santa and the Lacey Lighted Parade and Tree Lighting. The main focus of this position will be assisting with set up, decorating, managing crowds, leading event activities, assisting with vendors, providing customer service to the public, vendors, & performers, and tear down and clean up after events. In addition, this position may assist with distribution of event promotional materials and securing donations for events where applicable.This part time position will work between 8-20 hours per week, with set day and evening hours from June 24 – August 14, with an opportunity to continue working at special events through the year on evenings and weekends. Visit www.laceyparks.org/events for upcoming event dates. The Parks, Culture & Recreation Department serves the community by providing health, inspiration, and recreation opportunities through quality programming, facilities, and community events. In addition, the department furthers the preservation and enhancement of the environment through planned parks, open spaces and natural habitat areas.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
These duties include but are not limited to the following: Set up and tear down of event equipment including tents, tables, signage, etc.Decorating for select eventsMaintain inventories of supplies and equipment in an orderly fashion.Ensure a safe environment in the park for audiences, performers and staff.Assist with maintenance and operation of equipment and ensure safe and proper use; protect city’s equipment and supplies against pilferage, loss, theft, weather, or abuse.Assist with vendors: recruiting, communication, organization, and follow up for select events.Assist with promotion of events, distribution of flyers, posters, etc. to businesses in the community.Assist with set up and tear down of events.Ensure a safe environment for citizens and staff.Comply with the City of Lacey safety standards and procedures.Provide and maintain high standards of professionalism and excellent customer service to all program participants and program visitors. Communicate effectively with peers, supervisors and the public.Maintain a positive attitude when given feedback.Interact with the public so as to represent the City of Lacey in a professional and businesslike manner.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Skill in: The willingness to be helpful and is willing to use verbal and non-verbal behavior to show an open, accepting attitude.Providing quality customer service.Greeting the public and explaining all program information readily and thoroughly. Portraying an image of knowledge, confidence, professionalism, fairness, and caring. Dressing appropriately and clean, as a result the City and Parks, Culture and Recreation profession are portrayed in a positive, "service" related manner. Ability to: Organize items, materials, & time.Experience with Microsoft Office programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook Carry and lift 30 lbs.Project Enthusiasm.Express ideas clearly.Develop favorable relationships with other staff, parents, performers, and community.Respond appropriately to an emergency.Follow oral and written instructions.Work in a team setting with variable support roles.
Reporting to the Recreation Coordinator, the Special Events Recreation Aide III will assist the Special Event Staff in providing support. For community festivals including but limited to: Lacey Cultural Celebration, Lacey Spring Fun Fair, and July 3rd Fireworks Spectacular, plus the Summer Entertainment Series, Children’s Day, Breakfast with Santa and the Lacey Lighted Parade and Tree Lighting. The main focus of this position will be assisting with set up, decorating, managing crowds, leading event activities, assisting with vendors, providing customer service to the public, vendors, & performers, and tear down and clean up after events. In addition, this position may assist with distribution of event promotional materials and securing donations for events where applicable.This part time position will work between 8-20 hours per week, with set day and evening hours from June 24 – August 14, with an opportunity to continue working at special events through the year on evenings and weekends. Visit www.laceyparks.org/events for upcoming event dates. The Parks, Culture & Recreation Department serves the community by providing health, inspiration, and recreation opportunities through quality programming, facilities, and community events. In addition, the department furthers the preservation and enhancement of the environment through planned parks, open spaces and natural habitat areas.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
These duties include but are not limited to the following: Set up and tear down of event equipment including tents, tables, signage, etc.Decorating for select eventsMaintain inventories of supplies and equipment in an orderly fashion.Ensure a safe environment in the park for audiences, performers and staff.Assist with maintenance and operation of equipment and ensure safe and proper use; protect city’s equipment and supplies against pilferage, loss, theft, weather, or abuse.Assist with vendors: recruiting, communication, organization, and follow up for select events.Assist with promotion of events, distribution of flyers, posters, etc. to businesses in the community.Assist with set up and tear down of events.Ensure a safe environment for citizens and staff.Comply with the City of Lacey safety standards and procedures.Provide and maintain high standards of professionalism and excellent customer service to all program participants and program visitors. Communicate effectively with peers, supervisors and the public.Maintain a positive attitude when given feedback.Interact with the public so as to represent the City of Lacey in a professional and businesslike manner.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Skill in: The willingness to be helpful and is willing to use verbal and non-verbal behavior to show an open, accepting attitude.Providing quality customer service.Greeting the public and explaining all program information readily and thoroughly. Portraying an image of knowledge, confidence, professionalism, fairness, and caring. Dressing appropriately and clean, as a result the City and Parks, Culture and Recreation profession are portrayed in a positive, "service" related manner. Ability to: Organize items, materials, & time.Experience with Microsoft Office programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook Carry and lift 30 lbs.Project Enthusiasm.Express ideas clearly.Develop favorable relationships with other staff, parents, performers, and community.Respond appropriately to an emergency.Follow oral and written instructions.Work in a team setting with variable support roles.
